Jerry Zucker

Director & actor · born 11 March 1950 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Jerry Zucker (born March 11, 1950) is an American director, known for comedy spoof films, and the hit film Ghost.

Zucker was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Charlotte (d. 2007) and Burton Zucker, who was a real estate developer. He graduated from Shorewood High School.

Where to start: Ghost (1990).

As director 6

Rat Race

2001 · 6.3/10

Popcorn Flick

First Knight

1995 · 6.1/10

Popcorn Flick

Ghost

1990 · 7.3/10

Worth the Hype

Ruthless People

1986 · 6.6/10

Popcorn Flick

Top Secret!

1984 · 7.1/10

Worth the Hype

Airplane!

1980 · 7.3/10

Worth the Hype

As actor 6

Asthma

2015 · 5.9/10

Snoozefest

Ghost: Remembering the Magic

2001 · 6.0/10

New

Your Studio and You

1995 · 7.0/10

New

Top Secret!

1984 · 7.1/10

Worth the Hype

Airplane!

1980 · 7.3/10

Worth the Hype

The Kentucky Fried Movie

1977 · 6.2/10

Popcorn Flick

TV shows 3

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

TV · 2022 · 7.7/10

Worth the Hype

The History of Comedy

TV · 2017 · 6.6/10

New

Police Squad!

TV · 1982 · 7.9/10

Absolute Cinema

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jerry Zucker movie?

By viewer score, Ghost (1990) at 7.3/10.

What are Jerry Zucker’s most popular movies?

Ghost, Airplane!, Airplane!.

How many movies has Jerry Zucker made?

12 films on TMDB, 6 as director, 6 as actor.